Kylian Mbappe could soon be on his way to Real Madrid after they convinced the Monaco wonderkid to join, according to the front page of AS on Saturday.

The Spanish newspaper quote a L'Equipe report that says any doubts Mbappe had over a potential move to the Bernabeu have now disappeared following talks with Zinedine Zidane and Florentino Perez last week.

The Madrid duo used two arguments to persuade the highly-talented striker, who has attracted interest from a host of Europe's top clubs, to join the Spanish giants.

France striker Kylian Mbappe is in high demand following an impressive season for Monaco

AS reported on their front page on Saturday that Real Madrid have convinced Mbappe to join

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Firstly, they stated their intention to make Mbappe the best player in the world and secondly, the pair claimed that either one of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale or Karim Benzema will be walking out the exit door this summer, meaning he will be guaranteed a place up front.

Reports in Spain this month, claim that Ronaldo has told Madrid he will leave Spain for good if convicted of tax fraud this summer. The World Player of the Year does not believe he has been treated fairly over claims in Spain that he owes the taxman £13million.

Meanwhile despite being a favourite of Florentino Perez, Bale hasn't always been the flavour of the month among the club's fanbase - who would rather see popular Spaniards Isco and/or Marco Asensio occupy his position in team. The same could be said for Benzema too.

Mbappe's arrival could see the end of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real if the move did happen

Karim Benzema (left) and Gareth Bale's futures could also be shrouded in doubt

Mbappe's father, Wilfried, had doubts over his son's possible move to the Champions League winners, which originally led to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger taking advantage.

Wenger is desperate to bring Mbappe to the Emirates and according to French paper L'Equipe, they say the manager tried to explain to his compatriot how he would fit in at Arsenal.

However, the fresh reports now claim Madrid hold a big advantage in the bid to sign the sought after 18-year-old.

Mbappe has caught the eye of many top European sides after an impressive breakthrough season for Ligue 1 champions Monaco, in which he scored 15 goals in the French top flight.

Mbappe has attracted interest from the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and PSG

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would love to sign Mbappe in a bid to bolster his attack